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NBC plans to give a special preview of its new sitcom “1600 Penn” tonight, to coincide with the final performance episode of “The Voice.”

The new show, billed “The First Family Comedy,” is executive produced by Jason Winer (“Modern Family”), Josh Gad (“The Book of Mormon”), and Jon Lovett (former White House speechwriter).

“1600 Penn” stars Bill Pullman as President Gilchrist (he’s played the Commander-in-Chief before, in “Independence Day” opposite Will Smith) and Jenna Elfman as the First Lady. Josh Gad also plays the First Son, the thorn in the administration’s side as it tries to present a wholesome front to America. The cast also includes Martha MacIsaac, Amara Miller and Benjamin Stockham.

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.